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You may want to read the links below
How do I swap out a board and not have to reinstall Windows
http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/77909774/m/1400925745
How to replace the motherboard on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003,
Windows XP, or Windows 2000
Upgrade an existing motherboard
Replace a failed motherboard
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824125
APPLIES TO
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
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On Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 2:13 pm, Malcolm Fowler wrote:
>Hello,
I have just replaced the motherboard in a "dead" PC which was previously
>dual booting with 98SE and 2000
The PC is now running correctly with 98SE but
getting
>a blue screen with 2000 as it cannot find the boot disk
I understand the best
way
>round this problem is to do a Repair install of 2000 Pro
Now to my question:
I
>have an unused OEM copy of 2000 Pro with a Product Key - if I use this to do the
>repair which Product Key will the repair require - the original installation's Product
>Key (which I don't have to hand) or the Product Key associated with the OEM copy?
Or
>does it matter at all - will any valid product key work?! Thanks in advance...